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 Great! April 7, 2010
Steven Nguyen (Portland, OR)
This is my 2nd Jensen JP30 300 watt power inverter. The only problem I had with mine was the the rubber on the 12v plug started to tear apart exposing the internal wires. That happened after 3 years of very hard use. I've plugged a laptop, tv, speakers, and a dvd player into it. Works great!
 PERFECT inverter for laptop & speakers on road trip...and nicely priced! March 11, 2010
S. Hamon (Seattle, WA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Bought this to plug my laptop in while travelling for the kiddos to watch movies (cheaper than an in-car video system). I also plug in a set of computer speakers because the ones in my laptop are not loud enough. I only have good things to say about this inverter...and that is a really good thing because I have tried about 6 others that all wound up being returned to the store (and they costed WAY more than this one). I have no problems with it getting hot, making any loud fan noises, or beeping when it shouldn't. Others have written bad reviews saying it wouldn't stop making a beeping/buzzing noise, which caused them to either return it or stop using it, but they must not have read the instructions. This thing beeps/buzzes for a reason...it is a warning to let you know that either something drawing too much power is plugged in, or it is unable to draw enough power from your battery (meaning your battery is about to go dead, or if the car isn't running, which means your alternator isn't constantly recharging it reducing the amount of power it kicks out). Whatever the situation is, it doesn't just beep/buzz for no reason.
My one and only complaint about this inverter how far the outlets are spaced apart...an extra inch between would have been great because I have to use an extension cord to plug the speakers in (can't fit 2 things plugged in if one of them has a chunky adapter). This isn't a problem specific to this inverter though, of the many I have tried and returned, almost all of them had the same issue. Other than that, this thing is great for my needs and many others I can think of. It has a nice solid build feeling to it so I don't fear it getting cracked if dropped on the ground or anything like that. I have only had it a few weeks, so I can't speak of it's long-term use durability...but for less than thirty bucks, I'm fine if it only lasts a year.
Works Great...but a little noisy. February 23, 2010
D. Soldner Jr. (Toledo, OH)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This power inverter worked great during a 1400 mile round trip, family vacation road trip over Christmas. It powered everything we plugged into it: cell phones, laptop & iPods. Only complaint would be the slightly noisy fan. Wasn't too noticeable, since I was able to place it in the armrest compartment. Other than that, would definitely recommend. The size is perfect and seems well built.
Help me with a question please. February 5, 2010
S. A. Cobb (Reno, NV USA)
0 out of 3 found this review helpful
Will this product work when the engine is off? My jeep has extra plug in outlets with continuous power access with the engine off. I want to use my laptop in my car on my lunch break. Will the battery hold up for this draw amount? with the engine off? Thanks for your response. Sylvia :o)
Power Up! January 17, 2010
Stephen Bounds (Philadelphia, PA)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
It's like magic to me the way this inverter works. I bought it to be able to record outdoor sound samples from a car, so for my purposes it will power a small sound board and a laptop. I tested it with the equipment I plan to use, and then for about a four hour drive using my camera recharger and a pair of audiophile computer speakers. The inverter provided unfaltering power, was quiet, and stayed absolutely cold to the touch. While the music played I forgot it was even there. I don't plan to push it to any limits so I can't speak for its maximum capacity, but for running electronics such as computers and sound equipment it's excellent.
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